How many recalls does the 1987 Dodge Colt have?

The 1987 Dodge Colt has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Dodge Colt has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 Dodge Colt?

Of 44 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1987 Dodge Colt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1987 Dodge Colt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 920,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 95V103003 1995-05-24 920,000 affected

Defect

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence

THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS…

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Total complaints44

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The vehicle was moving at approximately 35-40 mph when a 5" chunk of tread came off the tire and exposed the steel belts in the tire. The air started to leak out. *ak some time after the tread separated the tire started to lose air. The tread wear pattern indicated that the tire may have been…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2003-10-10

“Cracked exhaust manifold leaks fumes inside vehicle through vents causing safety hazard of carbon monoxide for those inside vehicle. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 2000-02-01

“Hello!I purchased this 1987 dodge colt vista wagon used in 1999 and initially when purchased the auto/transmission floated out of gear in a busy area and would not move,until I played with the lever,and finally it jumped into gear.it happens at various times and I must sit in car at an idle at…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1999-06-12

“Transmission failed.”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1997-02-27

“Recall repair not performed on front seat belt buckles due to lack of parts.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1997-01-31

“Main oil seal failed.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1997-01-16

“Rear defroster switch broke.”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT · reported 1996-12-30

“Seat belt buckles inoperative”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1996-12-19